Patient Care Tech

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Billings, MT 59102Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Not SpecifiedSalary Range: $17.60 - $24.64 HourlyJob Shift: DayJob Category: Health CarePosition Title:                         Patient Care Tech Supervisor:                             Pre/Post Clinical Director Supervises:                              None     Who We Are We are dedicated to delivering convenient, cost-effective, and high-quality surgical and pain procedure care. Every team member plays a vital role in creating a safe, compassionate, and efficient environment for our patients.   Core Values Confidentiality • Quality • Teamwork • Trust • Respect   Position Overview As a Patient Care Tech, you are an essential part of the patient care team, supporting both pre-operative and post-operative areas. You help ensure patients feel safe, comfortable, and cared for while keeping operations running smoothly.     Duties and Responsibilities: Patient Care & Support Assist nursing staff with the transfer of patients from gurneys to post-op recovery chairs and via wheelchair upon discharge  Assist with patient dietary needs and retrieve belongings as needed or as directed by nursing staff  Assist in taking patient vitals and reporting them to nursing staff Act in a respectful manner toward patients, families, and co-workers at all times   Clinical & Room Preparation Prepare for the next day’s schedule by stocking areas as needed or as directed  Assist in disinfecting, cleaning, and preparing rooms for incoming patients  Stock linen, remove soiled linen, and replace with clean supplies  Clean assigned areas and remove trash   Supplies & Inventory Management Assist with inventory control and stocking of supplies; support cost containment efforts   Communication & Coordination Answer phones professionally and courteously; communicate information to appropriate personnel and/or family members  Update Patient Location Board as needed  Transport lab specimens and blood to Intermountain HealthCare lab or pathology   Teamwork & Collaboration Assist visitors, staff, and physicians with a strong focus on guest relations  Act as a resource for other team members  Assist in the orientation of new personnel, students, and approved programs  Attend and participate in in-service programs, communication groups, and staff meetings  Work in a spirit of teamwork and trust; maintain professional boundaries Safety, Compliance & Quality Adhere to all infection control policies, including OSHA guidelines and proper PPE/sharps handling  Participate in Quality Management initiatives  Perform effectively in emergencies  Demonstrate appropriate dress according to policy at all times   Organization & Flexibility Prioritize responsibilities to support optimal patient care and efficient resource use  Demonstrate flexibility to meet the needs of the Surgery Center and clinical units Other duties as assigned     Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.   Normal hospital environment with exposure to chemical odors, cleaning solvents, and other hazardous materials Exposure to possible injury when working with electrical equipment and lasers, which requires care and following proper safety procedures   Sedentary                Primarily sitting/lifting 10 lbs maximum Light                        Lifting 20 lbs maximum with frequent lifting/carrying up to 10 lbs Medium       X         Lifting 50 lbs maximum with frequent lifting/carrying up to 20 lbs Heavy                      Lifting 100 lbs maximum with frequent lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs Very Heavy             Lifting over 100 lbs with frequent lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs   Bloodborne Pathogens: Based on the OSHA guidelines for protection against occupational exposure to Hepatitis and HIV, this position is described as Category I. This means the position has exposure to blood and other body fluids. Policies are in place for Universal Precautions, exposure risk identification, and appropriate barrier protection.   The above is intended to describe the general contract and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.   QualificationsEducation, Experience, licensure/certification requirements: High School diploma or equivalent Ability to function in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment